Strider [Brick] SNG 3.5" Folder

G10 scale with built in back-spacer. This design keeps the handle solid when receiving torsion or bending forces from hard use. This outstanding feature means stronger construction with less parts. Normally on frame lock knives you will see three screws for the handle but there will be spacers in between the two handle plates. The spacers are an extra piece which then require the screws on each side of the handle to be smaller in order to fit through the spacer. Strider's intuitive approach was to reduce the number of parts by removing the individual spacers & making the screws just a female and male which allow for both then to be larger diameter and thus stronger plus the ability to thoroughly clean them.
Hardened Stainless studs. The dual sided thumb studs allow ambidextrous use & also serve as the stopping mechanism when deploying the blade.
Screws & Bull Pivot are coated black which prevents rust and lowers maintenance.
Hardened Stainless studs. The dual sided thumb studs allow ambidextrous use & also serve as the stopping mechanism when deploying the blade.
Screws & Bull Pivot are coated black which prevents rust and lowers maintenance.
What's a Tanto & it's purpose?
Tanto refers to the blade shape in which there are two edges rather than one sweeping curve from hilt to blade tip. Tanto shaped blades have been used historically by the Samurai & Native Americans due to it's utilitarian shape. With the front edge being a shorter cutting surface it allows you to make smaller more precise cuts. The second point on the blade also helps pierce through objects when cutting not thrusting (watch video). A tanto point also allows for a much stronger tip on the blade. The samurai used this blade shape because of it's impressive ability to pierce through metal armor. Once the initial tip has penetrated, the rest of the blade slides in easily because there is no curve. The lack of a curve also means it's much easier to sharpen & re-profile if there is a break. Tanto tipped blades can also handle being thrown which adds to their tactical repertoire. Lastly for skilled sharpeners a tanto can have the two edges be different angles to allow one knife to be multi-functional. For hunters though Tantos are not the best for skinning.
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Video Talk: Strider's Heat Treatment
Watch this video to see a cut test of the SNG's S30V against some other production S30V knives. Strider uses Paul Bos' formula for their blade steels & triple tempers their blades all done with particle metallurgy (PM) but doesn't specify the Rockwell hardness. See as we compare it to other knives using the same steel & find out the actual HRC!
Things to consider for new owners: - If you're looking for a robust knife that can do it all f.e. chopping, throwing, prying & tactical use - Street trick: the Emerson wave feature can be duplicated on the SNG by attaching zip ties to the finger hole - 2B Graphite can be used to smooth the lockup instead of breaking in - Screws are extremely durable & don't strip over hard use - Tanto Blade provides a second point which helps with cutting - Full Flat Ground Tanto is a good option without any real sacrifice in durability if you're more about cutting not prying (watch vid) - Flamed titanium lockside will last longer but will take longer to break in. Also it is more grippy but then the blade action isn't as smooth as stonewashed. |